Date: Events throughout the year
Venue: Various locations across Belfast
Category: Free, Positive Ageing Month, Seniors

Belfast is an age-friendly city. Throughout the year, older adults can enjoy free activities, join groups and meet others at venues across the city.
Monday activities
Location: Ligoniel Community Centre, 144 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DT
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Enjoy a yarn over yarn with crochet patterns or cross-stitch tips. You don't need to book.
Location: Suffolk Library
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Tuesday activities
Location: 2 Royal Avenue
Time: 11am to 1pm
Enjoy a chat and cuppa with one of the Age Friendly Volunteers.
To find out more, email [email protected] or call 07827 823 998.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 11am to 1pm
The Chess Club is for anyone who wishes to participate in a chess game. It is an opportunity to meet new people, discuss tactics and strategies and browse and borrow our chess books.
Location: Glen Community Centre, 2 Carrigart Avenue, Belfast, BT11 9HU
Time: 10am to 1pm
For more information, call 028 9062 7189.
Wednesday activities
Location: Glen Community Centre, 2 Carrigart Avenue, Belfast, BT11 9HU
Time: 10am to 2pm
For more information, call 028 9062 7189.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 11am to 12 noon
Get together with likeminded people to enjoy and discuss all things musical. Each month enjoy the music of a specific composer or genre.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 11am to 1pm
Enjoy tea and coffee whilst your browse our special selected items on various topics from our extensive book and periodical stock.
Location: Suffolk Road, beside Suffolk Court
Time: 10am to 2pm
For more information, call 07857 345 879.
Location: Clare Community Interest Company. The Duncairn, 7 Duncairn Avenue, Belfast, BT14 6BP
Time: 1.30pm to 3.30pm
Enjoy a cuppa, scone and plenty of friendly chat. Each week features a relaxed, fun activity for anyone who wants to get involved.
Location: Concorde Community Centre
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Enjoy a game of luck in good company.
You don't need to book. The cost is £2.
Thursday activities
Location: Suffolk Road, beside Suffolk Court.
Time: 10am to 2pm
For more information, call 07857 345 879.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Chat about classic titles from a wide range of genres in a relaxed and informal setting. Free tea and coffee provided.
Booking is essential. For more information, call 028 9050 9150.
Friday activities
Location: Suffolk Road, beside Suffolk Court
Time: 10am to 2pm
For more information, call 07857 345 879.
Location: Ligoniel Community Centre, 144 Ligoniel Road, Belfast, BT14 8DT
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Make your own masterpiece by learning new skills with new friends. You don't need to book.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 11am to 1pm
Keep your mind active; relax with crosswords, sodukus and word searches in good company whilst enjoying complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Location: Belfast Central Library
Time: 2.30pm to 3.30pm
Come along and enjoy listening to literature being read aloud in real time and be part of a shared reading group discussion.
What’s on in libraries across Belfast
Library | Day | Time |
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Ardoyne | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Ballyhackamore | Monday | 2pm to 4pm |
Belfast Central | Tuesday | 10.30am to 11.30am |
Chichester | Wednesday | 10am to 12noon |
Colin Glen | Tuesday | 12 noon to 2pm |
Cregagh | Tuesday | 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
Falls Road | Wednesday | 10am to 1pm |
Finaghy | Wednesday | 1.30pm to 3pm |
Grove | Monday | 10.30am to 12 noon |
Holywood Arches | Thursday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Lisburn Road | Thursday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Ormeau Road | Thursday | 10am to 12.30pm |
Shankill Road | Monday | 3pm to 4pm |
Suffolk | Tuesday | 2.30pm to 4.30pm |
Whiterock | Friday | 11am to 2pm |
Woodstock | Monday | 11am to 1pm |
For more information, go to Libraries NI (link opens in new window).
Library | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
Ardoyne | Thursday | 11am to 12 noon |
Ballyhackamore | Friday | 10am to 12 noon |
Belfast Central | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Chichester | Wednesday | 10am to 12 noon |
Colin Glen | Thursday | 10am to 1pm |
Cregagh | Wednesday | 10.30am to 1pm |
Falls Road | Thursday | 10am to 11.30am |
Finaghy | Friday | 1pm to 3pm |
Grove | Monday | 10.30am to 12 noon |
Holywood Arches | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Lisburn Road | Friday | 9.15am to 12 noon |
Ormeau Road | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Shankill Road | Saturday | 10am to 11am |
Suffolk | Wednesday | 10am to 12.30pm |
Tullycarnet | Monday | 10.30am to 12 noon |
Whiterock | Friday | 10am to 1pm |
Woodstock | Tuesday | 2pm to 3.30pm |
For more information, go to Libraries NI (link opens in new window).
Library | Day | Time |
---|---|---|
Ardoyne | Tuesday | 11am to 12 noon |
Ballyhackamore | Tuesday | 9am to 12 noon |
Belfast Central | Thursday | 10.30am to 12 noon |
Chichester | Thursday | 10.30am to 12.30pm |
Colin Glen | Thursday | 10am to 1pm |
Falls Road | Wednesday | 2pm to 3pm |
Finaghy | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Grove | Wednesday | 11am to 12 noon |
Holywood Arches | Monday | 10.30am to 11.30am |
Lisburn Road | Monday | 10am to 12 noon |
Ormeau Road | Tuesday | 10am to 12 noon |
Shankill Road | Tuesday | 3pm to 4pm |
Suffolk | Thursday | 10am to 11.30am |
Tullycarnet | Wednesday | 11.30am to 2.30pm |
Whiterock | Wednesday | 12.30pm to 1.30pm |
Woodstock | Monday | 11am to 1pm |
For more information, go to Libraries NI (link opens in new window).